Derrick Lewis

Born and raised as one of seven siblings, the second oldest, by a single mother in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lewis was troubled growing up and was often involved in street fighting.{{cite web|url=http://www.txmma.com/the-story-of-derrick-the-black-beast-lewis-fighting-at-bellator-on-may-21st/|title=The Story of Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis; Fighting at Bellator on May 21st!|author=Mike Calimbas|publisher=txmma.com|date=2011-05-12|access-date=2014-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714152718/http://www.txmma.com/the-story-of-derrick-the-black-beast-lewis-fighting-at-bellator-on-may-21st/|archive-date=2014-07-14|url-status=dead}} In 1998, Lewis and his family relocated to Houston, Texas. At the age of 17, Lewis began training in boxing and was preparing for his first amateur fight when the gym unexpectedly shut down.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/22/5829788/no-small-wonder-derrick-lewis-journey-from-sugar-land-to-the-promised|title=No small wonder: Derrick Lewis' journey from Sugar Land to the Promised Land|author=Chuck Mindenhall|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2014-06-22}} Two weeks after graduating from high school, Lewis was charged with aggravated assault, and was placed on probation. Two years later, while attending Kilgore College on a full scholarship for football, Lewis violated his probation and was sentenced to five years in prison, but ended up serving three and a half.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/02/a-run-in-with-the-kkk-eventually-led-legacy-fc-champ-derrick-lewis-to-mma|title=A run-in with the KKK eventually led Legacy FC champ, Derrick Lewis, to MMA|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-02-28}} A week after being released, Lewis was introduced to mixed martial arts by a friend and, while working as a tow-truck driver, continued with boxing under the tutelage of George Foreman. After dominating in his first professional mixed martial arts fight, Lewis decided to focus on mixed martial arts.

Lewis began his journey in MMA in late 2009, when he made his debut as an amateur against Jay Ross at LSAMMA on October 16, 2009. He lost the fight via TKO (doctor stoppage). He then faced Tim Buchanan at the United States American Combat Association event on January 30, 2010. He won via TKO.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/USACA-United-States-Amateur-Combat-Association-12578|title=USACA - United States Amateur Combat Association|publisher=sherdog.com|date=January 30, 2010}}

After turning professional in 2010, Lewis would compile a fight record of 4–1 before signing with Bellator MMA in May 2010.

Lewis was scheduled to make his promotional debut at Bellator 45 on May 21, 2011, against Brazilian Thiago Santos. However, the bout was canceled when Santos had to pull out due to an injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/14023-Derek-Lewis-The%20Black%20Beast|title=FightCenter - Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis"|publisher=tapology.com}}

Lewis faced Tony Johnson at Bellator 46 on June 25, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/06/bellator-46-prelims-get-johnson-vs-lewis-cramer-vs-samman-gabin-vs-baggett|title=Bellator 46 prelims get Johnson vs. Lewis, Cramer vs. Samman, Gabin vs. Baggett|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2011-06-08}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/32857-bellator-46-tony-johnson-jr-vs-derrick-the-black-beast-lewis|title=FightCenter - Bellator 46 - Johnson JR. vs. Lewis|publisher=tapology.com|date=2011-06-25}}

Lewis compiled a record of 6–0 with one no-contest after leaving Bellator, most notably winning and successfully defending the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship. He was then signed to the UFC.

Lewis was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Nandor Guelmino at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 on August 28, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/6/22/4454564/mma-news-nandor-guelmino-vs-derrick-lewis-ufc-on-fs1-indianapolis|title=Nandor Guelmino vs. Derrick Lewis slated for UFC on Fox Sports 1 event in Indianapolis|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2013-06-22}} However, the bout was canceled as Lewis had to pull out due to an injury.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/07/lewis-guelmino-off-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-2-bowling-trujillo-meet-on-card|title=Lewis-Guelmino off UFC on FOX Sports 1 2, Bowling-Trujillo meet on card|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=July 2, 2013}}

Lewis instead made his debut at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne on April 19, 2014, against Jack May.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/2/11/5401164/ufc-signs-heavyweight-jack-may-debut-against-derrick-lewis-fox-11-mma-news|title=UFC signs heavyweight Jack May to debut against Derrick Lewis at UFC on Fox 11|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=February 11, 2014}} He won via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/ufc-on-fox-11-results-photos-derrick-lewis-pounds-out-hobbled-jack-may|title=UFC on FOX 11 results, photos: Derrick Lewis pounds out hobbled Jack May|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=April 19, 2014}}

In his second fight for the promotion, Lewis faced Guto Inocente at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale on July 6, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/7/5691770/guto-inocente-vs-derrick-lewis-set-for-tuf-19-finale-card|title=Guto Inocente vs. Derrick Lewis set for TUF 19 Finale card|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=May 7, 2014}} He won the fight via KO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/tuf-19-finale-results-photos-derrick-lewis-brutally-stops-guto-inocente-in-first|title=TUF 19 Finale results, photos: Derrick Lewis brutally stops Guto Inocente in first|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=July 6, 2014|access-date=July 6, 2014}}

Lewis faced Matt Mitrione on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/7/9/5886041/slugger-showdown-matt-mitrione-vs-derrick-lewis-set-for-ufc-fight|title=Slugger showdown: Matt Mitrione vs. Derrick Lewis set for UFC Fight Night 50|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=July 9, 2014|access-date=July 9, 2014}} Mitrione quickly defeated Lewis via first-round knockout.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-results-matt-mitrione-makes-quick-work-of-derrick-lewis|title=UFC Fight Night 50 results: Matt Mitrione makes quick work of Derrick Lewis|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=September 5, 2014|access-date=September 5, 2014}}

Lewis faced Ruan Potts on February 28, 2015, at UFC 184.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2014/12/derrick-lewis-vs-ruan-potts-added-to-ufc-184/|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts added to UFC 184 |publisher=themmareport.com |author=Jason Floyd|date=2014-12-16}} He won the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/2/28/8127691/ufc-184-results-derrick-lewis-ground-and-pounds-way-to-win-over-ruan|title=UFC 184 results: Derrick Lewis ground-and-pounds way to win over Ruan Potts|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2015-02-28|access-date=2015-02-28}}

Lewis next had a rematch with Shawn Jordan on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/derrick-lewis-vs-shawn-jordan-brian-ebersole-vs-alan-jouban-added-to-ufc-fight-night-68|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Shawn Jordan added to UFC Fight Night 68|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-03-03|access-date=2015-03-03}} In their first encounter on the regional circuit in 2010, Lewis lost by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/ufc-heavyweight-shawn-jordan-says-derrick-lewis-attacked-him-after-bell-in-first-meeting|title=UFC heavyweight Shawn Jordan says Derrick Lewis attacked him after bell in first meeting|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brant Brookhouse|date=2015-03-30|access-date=2015-03-30}} Lewis lost the fight via TKO.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/ufc-fight-night-68-results-shawn-jordan-pounds-out-derrick-lewis-in-rematch|title=UFC Fight Night 68 results: Shawn Jordan pounds out Derrick Lewis in rematch|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2015-06-06|access-date=2015-06-06}}

Lewis was expected to face Anthony Hamilton on October 3, 2015, at UFC 192.{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2015/08/derrick-lewis-vs-anthony-hamilton-added-to-ufc-192/|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Anthony Hamilton added to UFC 192|publisher=chron.com|author=Jeremy Botter|date=2015-08-06|access-date=2015-08-06}} However, Hamilton was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Viktor Pešta.{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2015/08/ufc-192-hamilton-out-viktor-pesta-faces-derrick-lewis/|title=UFC 192: Hamilton out, Viktor Pesta faces Derrick Lewis|publisher=blog.chron.com|author=Jeremy Botter|date=2015-08-20|access-date=2015-08-20}} Lewis won the fight via TKO in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/ufc-192-results-derrick-lewis-fights-past-takedowns-pounds-out-viktor-pesta-in-third|title=UFC 192 results: Derrick Lewis fights past takedowns, pounds out Viktor Pesta in third|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2015-10-03|access-date=2015-10-03}}

Lewis faced Damian Grabowski on February 6, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82.{{cite web|url=http://www.mikethetruth.com/2015/10/derrick-lewis-faces-ufc-newcomer-damian-grabowski-at-ufc-196/|title=Derrick Lewis faces UFC newcomer Damian Grabowski at UFC Fight Night 82|publisher=mikethetruth.com|author=Mike Jackson|date=2015-10-29|access-date=2015-10-29}} Lewis dominated the fight, winning via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/02/ufc-fight-night-82-results-beastly-derrick-lewis-makes-easy-work-of-damian-grabowski|title=UFC Fight Night 82 results: Beastly Derrick Lewis makes easy work of Damian Grabowski|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-02-06|access-date=2016-02-06}}

Lewis next faced Gabriel Gonzaga on April 10, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 86.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/with-ruslan-magomedov-out-derrick-lewis-vs-gabriel-gonzaga-in-the-works-for-ufc-fight-night-86|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Gabriel Gonzaga in works for UFC Fight Night 86|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|access-date=2016-03-09|date=2016-03-09}} He won via KO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/ufc-fight-night-86-results-derrick-lewis-crushes-gabriel-gonzaga-for-first-round-ko|title=UFC Fight Night 86 results: Derrick Lewis crushes Gabriel Gonzaga for first-round KO|author=Ben Fowlkes|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-04-10|access-date=2016-04-10}} Subsequently, Lewis earned his first Performance of the Night bonus.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/4/10/11403022/ufc-zagreb-post-fight-bonuses-lewis-taisumov-take-home-50000-ko-wins-mma-news|title=UFC Zagreb post-fight bonuses: Lewis, Taisumov take home $50,000 for KO wins|author=Nick Baldwin|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2016-04-10|access-date=2016-04-10}}

Lewis faced Roy Nelson on July 7, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 90. He won the fight via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-fight-night-90-results-derrick-lewis-takes-split-from-roy-nelson-in-sweat-flying-slobberknocker|title=UFC Fight Night 90 results: Derrick Lewis takes split from Roy Nelson in sweat-flying slobberknocker|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2017-07-07|access-date=2016-07-08}}

Lewis was expected to face Marcin Tybura on October 15, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 97.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/8/14/12472706/derrick-lewis-announces-bout-with-marcin-tybura-at-ufc-fight-night-97|title=Derrick Lewis announces bout with Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 97 on Oct. 15 in Manila|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2016-08-14|access-date=2016-08-14}} However, the promotion announced on October 6 that they had canceled the event entirely.{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/UFC-Fight-Night-Manila-Lamas-Penn-to-be-Rescheduled|title=UFC Fight Night Manila: Lamas vs. Penn to be rescheduled|publisher=ufc.com|author=Staff|date=2016-10-06|access-date=2016-10-06}}{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/after-b-j-penns-withdrawal-ufc-cancels-next-weeks-ufc-fight-night-97-event-in-philippines|title=After B.J. Penn's withdrawal, UFC cancels next week's UFC Fight Night 97 event in Philippines|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-10-06|access-date=2016-10-06}}

Lewis faced Shamil Abdurakhimov on December 9, 2016, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 102.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/ufc-fight-night-102-gets-eight-new-fights-including-derrick-lewis-vs-shamil-abdurakhimov-headliner-1|title=UFC Fight Night 102 gets eight new fights, including Derrick Lewis vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-10-14|access-date=2016-10-14}} After losing the first three rounds, he won the fight via TKO in the fourth round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/12/9/13905684/ufc-fight-night-102-results-derrick-lewis-rallies-to-finish-shamil|title=UFC Fight Night 102 results: Derrick Lewis rallies to finish Shamil Abdurakhimov in fourth|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2016-12-09|access-date=2016-12-09}}

Lewis faced Travis Browne on February 19, 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 105.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/1/23/14364006/mma-news-travis-browne-vs-derrick-lewis-headlines-ufc-halifax|title=Browne vs Lewis rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 105|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=2017-01-23|access-date=2017-01-23}} He won the fight via knockout in the second round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/ufc-fight-night-105-results-derrick-lewis-battles-back-to-knock-out-travis-browne|title=UFC Fight Night 105 results: Derrick Lewis battles back to knock out Travis Browne|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=2017-02-20|date=2017-02-20}} Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night for their performance.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-105-Bonuses-Lewis-Browne-Felder-Santos-Pocket-3650K-117653|title=UFC Fight Night 105 Bonuses: Lewis, Browne, Felder, Santos pocket $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|access-date=2017-02-20|date=2017-02-20}}

Lewis faced Mark Hunt on June 11, 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 110. He lost the fight via TKO in the fourth round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-results-mark-hunt-defeats-derick-lewis-fourth-round-tko|title=UFC Fight Night 110 results: Mark Hunt wins grueling battle vs. Derrick Lewis with 4th-round TKO|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=2017-06-11|date=2017-06-11}} Despite the loss, the win earned Lewis his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-bonuses-finishes-by-ben-nguyen-dan-hooker-earn-them-50k|title=UFC Fight Night 110 bonuses: Finishes by Ben Nguyen, Dan Hooker earn them $50K|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2017-06-10|date=2017-06-10}} After the loss, during his post-fight interview, Lewis announced that he was likely retiring from mixed martial arts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/6/11/15777670/derrick-lewis-announces-possible-retirement-after-loss-to-mark-hunt-this-was-probably-my-last-fight|title=Derrick Lewis announces possible retirement after loss to Mark Hunt|last=Segura|first=Danny|date=2017-06-11|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-06-11}} Later in the month, Lewis revealed that he ultimately decided to continue fighting.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/6/26/15876592/derrick-lewis-decides-against-retirement-it-was-just-heat-of-the-moment|title=Derrick Lewis decides against retirement, wants payback on Ngannou next|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-06-26}}

Lewis was expected to face Fabrício Werdum on October 7, 2017, at UFC 216.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/8/17/16163390/fabricio-werdum-to-face-derrick-lewis-at-ufc-216|title=Fabricio Werdum to face Derrick Lewis at UFC 216|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2017-08-17|access-date=2017-08-17}} On the day of the fight, Lewis was forced out of the bout due to a back injury.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/derrick-lewis-injured-ufc-216-fight-vs-fabricio-werdum-cancelled-last-minute|title=Derrick Lewis injured; Fabricio Werdum now faces Walt Harris last minute at UFC 216|date=2017-10-07|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-08|language=en-US}}

Lewis faced Marcin Tybura on February 18, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 126.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/derrick-lewis-vs-marcin-tybura-targeted-ufc-fight-night-126|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Marcin Tybura targeted for UFC Fight Night 126 in February|website=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2017-11-30|access-date=2017-11-30}} He won the fight via technical knockout in the third round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/ufc-fight-night-126-results-derrick-lewis-knockout-marcin-tybura-ko-mma-austin|title=UFC Fight Night 126 results: Derrick Lewis finally takes out Marcin Tybura with KO in third|date=2018-02-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-02-19|language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/ufc-fight-night-126-bonuses-brandon-davis-steven-peterson-get-50000-for-slugfest|title=UFC Fight Night 126 bonuses: Brandon Davis, Steven Peterson get $50,000 for slugfest|date=2018-02-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-02-19|language=en-US}}

Lewis faced Francis Ngannou on July 7, 2018, at UFC 226.{{Cite news|url=http://www.lowkickmma.com/report-francis-nagnnou-vs-derrick-lewis-set-for-ufc-226/|title=Report: Francis "The Predator" Nagnnou vs. Derrick Lewis Set For UFC 226|last=Henken|first=Michael|date=2018-04-20|work=LowKickMMA.com|access-date=2018-04-20|language=en-US}} He won the fight via unanimous decision, but the fight itself was heavily criticized for the lack of action in both fighters with Lewis only landing 20 strikes, and Ngannou landing 11.

Lewis faced Alexander Volkov on October 6, 2018, at UFC 229.{{Cite web|date=2018-08-08|title=Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Volkov Expected to Serve as Co-Main Event at UFC 229|url=https://www.mmanytt.com/derrick-lewis/derrick-lewis-vs-alexander-volkov-expected-to-serve-as-co-main-event-at-ufc-229/|access-date=2020-12-25|website=MMAnytt.com|language=en-US}} After being behind on the judges' scorecards and visibly hurt multiple times, Lewis won the fight via knockout in the closing seconds of the third round.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/10/ufc-229-khabib-nurmagomedov-conor-mcgregor-play-by-play-live-results|title=UFC 229 play-by-play and live results|date=2018-10-06|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-10-06|language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmanews.com/ufc-229-bonuses-live-gate-attendance/|title=UFC 229 Bonuses, Live Gate & Attendance Revealed • MMA News|date=2018-10-07|work=MMA News|access-date=2018-10-07|language=en-US}}

Lewis faced Daniel Cormier for the UFC Heavyweight Championship on November 3, 2018, at UFC 230. He lost the fight by rear-naked choke in the second round, marking the first submission loss of his professional MMA career.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/10/daniel-cormier-vs-derrick-lewis-on-for-ufc-230-at-madison-square-garden|title=Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis on for UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden|date=2018-10-09|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-10-09|language=en-US}}

Lewis signed a new contract with the UFC after the title shot.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/ufc-derrick-lewis-positive-outlook-before-junior-dos-santos-fight|title=Derrick Lewis: 'Everything is looking up' ahead of Junior Dos Santos clash at UFC on ESPN+ 4|author=Simon Samano|date=January 11, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}} As the first fight of his new contract, Lewis faced Junior dos Santos in the main event of UFC Fight Night 146 on March 9, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/junior-dos-santos-vs-derrick-lewis-ufc-on-espn-plus-4-headliner-kansas/amp|title=Junior Dos Santos vs. Derrick Lewis targeted as UFC on ESPN+ 4 headliner in Kansas|work=mmajunkie.com|date=January 7, 2019}} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/3/9/18258229/ufc-fight-night-146-results-junior-dos-santos-finishes-derrick-lewis-in-back-and-forth-battle|title=UFC Fight Night 146 results: Junior dos Santos finishes Derrick Lewis in back-and-forth battle|last=Pearson|first=Andrew|date=2019-03-09|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=2019-03-10}} This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/ufc-wichita-bonuses-junior-dos-santos-derrick-lewis-beneil-dariush-niko-price|title=UFC Wichita bonuses: Junior Dos Santos, Derrick Lewis take $50,000 'Fight of Night'|date=2019-03-10|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-10}}

Lewis faced Blagoy Ivanov on November 2, 2019, at UFC 244.{{Cite web|url=https://inthecage.pl/oficjalnie-derrick-lewis-vs-blagoy-ivanov-na-ufc-244-w-nowym-jorku/|title=OFICJALNIE: Derrick Lewis vs. Blagoy Ivanov na UFC 244 w Nowym Jorku|last=Oleś|first=Bartosz|date=2019-08-02|website=InTheCage.pl|language=pl-PL|access-date=2019-08-03}} He won the fight via split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/ufc-244-results-stream-fight-card-start-time-date-predictions-odds-highlights-masvidal-diaz-mma/2019/11/2/20945437/ufc-244-results-derrick-lewis-blagoy-ivanov-ufc-244|title=Lewis Bloodies Ivanov, Wins Split-Decision|last=Richardson|first=Andrew|date=2019-11-02|website=MMAmania.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-03}}

Lewis faced Ilir Latifi on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/12/17/21026760/ufc-247-derrick-lewis-surpsied-ilir-latifi-wanted-to-fight-fat-guy-heavyweight-debut-houston-mma|title=UFC 247: Derrick Lewis surprised Ilir latifi wanted to fight the 'fattest guy' in Heavyweight debut|author= Adam Guillen Jr.|date=December 17, 2019|publisher=mmamania.com}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/08/ufc-247-results-derrick-lewis/|title=UFC 247 Results: Late Surge Gives Derrick Lewis Decision Over Ilir Latifi|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-02-08|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-09}}

Lewis faced Aleksei Oleinik on August 8, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 174.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29319539/derrick-lewis-alexey-oleinik-agree-aug-8-ufc-fight|title=Derrick Lewis, Alexey Oleinik agree to Aug. 8 UFC fight|website=ESPN.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2020-06-12|access-date=2020-06-16}} He won the bout via TKO early in round two. Lewis also set the record for most knockouts by a heavyweight in UFC history.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-08|title=UFC Fight Night results -- Chris Weidman ekes out win, declares "I'm back"|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29615659/ufc-fight-night-results-chris-weidman-ekes-win-declares-back|access-date=2020-08-09|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}

Lewis was scheduled to face Curtis Blaydes on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 18. However, the day before the fight, Blaydes tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was scrapped from the card.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-19|title=Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis set to headline UFC event on Nov. 28|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/curtis-blaydes-vs-derrick-lewis-headline-ufc-event-nov-28|access-date=2020-08-19|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}} The pair faced off at UFC Fight Night 185 on February 20, 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=Sources: Blaydes-Lewis fight now set for Feb. 20|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30652416/curtis-blaydes-derrick-lewis-fight-now-set-headline-ufc-fight-night-feb-20-sources-say|access-date=2021-01-05|website=ESPN.com|language=en}} Lewis won the fight via knockout in the second round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-02-20|title=UFC Vegas 19 Results: Derrick Lewis Lands Highlight Reel Uppercut on Blaydes|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/20/ufc-vegas-19-results-curtis-blaydes-vs-derrick-lewis/|access-date=2021-02-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=2021-02-20|title=UFC Vegas 19 Bonuses! Aspinall Banks $50K For Submitting Arlovski|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2021/2/20/22292985/ufc-vegas-19-bonus-winners-results-mma-espn-blaydes-lewis-aspinal-daukaus-zhabi-knockout|access-date=2021-02-21|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}

Lewis faced Ciryl Gane on August 7, 2021, at UFC 265 for the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/06/ufc-265-news-derrick-lewis-vs-ciryl-gane-interim-title-francis-ngannou|title=UFC 265 heads to Houston with Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane interim heavyweight championship headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2021-06-28|access-date=2021-06-28}} {{in lang|en}} Lewis lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|date=2021-08-08|title=UFC 265 Results: Ciryl Gane Stops Derrick Lewis, Claims Interim Gold|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/08/ufc-265-results-derrick-lewis-vs-ciryl-gane/|access-date=2021-08-08|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Lewis faced Chris Daukaus on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199.{{Cite web|last=Shelton|first=Cole|date=2021-09-28|title=Derrick Lewis returns in December against rising contender Chris Daukaus|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/derrick-lewis-returns-in-december-against-rising-contender-chris-daukaus/|access-date=2021-09-28|website={{!}} BJPenn.com|language=en-US}} Lewis won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|date=2021-12-18|title=UFC Vegas 45: Derrick Lewis KO's Daukus Ending 2021 In Style|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/12/18/ufc-vegas-45-derrick-lewis-vs-chris-daukaus/|access-date=2021-12-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} With his knockout win over Daukaus, Lewis earned the record for the most knockouts in UFC history regardless of weight division, with 13 altogether. When asked by Michael Bisping in his UFC Fight Night 199 Octagon interview, how he felt about achieving the record, Lewis replied "I’m feeling good, and I’m also happy that I’m the first fighter, clean fighter, to be number one in knockouts".{{cite web|date=February 21, 2021|title=UFC fighters, sports stars react to Derrick Lewis' vicious KO of Curtis Blaydes|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30937452/ufc-fighters-sports-stars-react-derrick-lewis-vicious-ko-curtis-blaydes|access-date=February 21, 2021|publisher=ESPN}}

Lewis faced Tai Tuivasa on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271 in Houston, Texas.{{Cite web|last=Holland|first=Jesse|date=2022-01-07|title=Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa heavyweight slugfest on tap for UFC 271 in Houston|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/1/7/22872342/derrick-lewis-vs-tai-tuivasa-heavyweight-slugfest-on-tap-ufc-271-houston-mma|access-date=2022-01-07|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}} Lewis lost the fight via knockout in the second round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-13|title=UFC 271: Tai Tuivasa Elbow Fells "Black Beast" Derrick Lewis|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/13/ufc-271-derrick-lewis-vs-tai-tuivasa/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Lewis faced Sergei Pavlovich on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-04-27 |title=Derrick Lewis vs. Sergei Pavlovich Set for UFC 277 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/27/derrick-lewis-vs-sergey-pavlovich-set-ufc-277/ |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via TKO, just 55 seconds into the first round, however there was controversy as the stoppage by referee Dan Miragliotta was considered premature by fighters and fans alike.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-31 |title=UFC 277 results: Sergei Pavlovich trucks through Derrick Lewis, who contests stoppage |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-277-results-derrick-lewis-vs-sergei-pavlovich-tko-controversy-dan-miragliotta |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2022-07-30 |title=UFC 277 results: Sergei Pavlovich dispatches Derrick Lewis in just 55 seconds in controversial first-round stoppage |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/7/30/23285633/ufc-277-results-sergei-pavlovich-dispatches-derrick-lewis-55-seconds-controversial-stoppage |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-07-31 |title=Twitter reacts to Sergei Pavlovich's UFC 277 TKO of Derrick Lewis, who protests stoppage |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-277-twitter-reacts-sergei-pavlovich-tko-derrick-lewis-protests-stoppage |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=UFC 277: Sergei Pavlovich beats Derrick Lewis with controversial TKO in just 55 seconds |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/sergei-pavlovich-knocks-out-derrick-lewis-in-just-55-seconds-after-controversial-stoppage-034848599.html |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=sports.yahoo.com |date=31 July 2022 |language=en-US}} Lewis received the Crypto.com "Fan Bonus of the Night" award paid in bitcoin of US$10,000 for third place.{{cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/ufc-277-fan-bonus-of-the-night-winners-brandon-moreno-earns-top-payout/|title=UFC 277 Fan Bonus of the Night Winners: Brandon Moreno earns top payout|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Harry Kettle|date=2022-08-02|access-date=2022-08-02}}

Lewis was next expected to face Serghei Spivac at UFC Fight Night 215 on November 19, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-09-24 |title=Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivac Announced As UFC's Nov. 19 Main Event|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/24/derrick-lewis-vs-serghei-spivac-announced-ufcs-nov-19-main-event/|access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} However, Lewis was forced to pull out of the event due to non-COVID, non-weight cutting illness and the bout was canceled.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-19 |title=Derrick Lewis reportedly hospitalized, UFC Fight Night 215 headliner vs. Serghei Spivac canceled mid-event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-news-derrick-lewis-hospitalized-main-event-vs-serghei-spivac-canceled |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} The pair was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 218 on February 4, 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-news-derrick-lewis-vs-serghei-spivac-main-event-fight-night|title=UFC rebooks Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivac to headline February card|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2022-12-15|access-date=2022-11-07}} Lewis lost the fight via an arm-triangle choke in round one, and he did not land a single strike during the fight.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-02-05 |title=UFC Vegas 68: Serghei Spivac Submits Derrick Lewis in Dominant Showing, Calls for Top 5 Opponent |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/05/ufc-vegas-68-lewis-vs-spivac/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac {{!}} ESPN FightCenter |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/fightcenter/_/id/600027632/league/ufc |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=ESPN |language=en}}

Lewis faced Marcos Rogério de Lima on July 29, 2023, at UFC 291.{{Cite web |last=Beaupré |first=Drew |date=2023-05-17 |title=Derrick Lewis Looks to End Losing Run Against Unranked Heavyweight at UFC 291 |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/ufc/derrick-lewis-looks-to-end-losing-run-against-unranked-heavyweight-at-ufc-291 |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=Sports Illustrated MMA News, Analysis and More |language=en}} He won the fight via technical knockout after a flying knee 33 seconds into round one, thus extending his UFC record of most knockouts to fourteen.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-07-29 |title=UFC 291: Derrick Lewis Stuns Marcos Rogério de Lima with Flying Knee |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/29/ufc-291-derrick-lewis-vs-marcos-rogerio-de-lima/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} The win also earned Lewis the Performance of the Night bonus award.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1685517521846517760|title=Four MASSIVE finishes earn your #UFC291 POTN bonuses!|publisher=UFC|author=UFC|date=2023-07-29|access-date=2023-07-29}}

Lewis faced Jailton Almeida, replacing Curtis Blaydes, on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-news-derrick-lewis-vs-jailton-almeida-sao-paulo-curtis-blaydes-out-mma-fight-booking-matchup|title=Derrick Lewis replaces Curtis Blaydes, headlines UFC Sao Paulo vs. Jailton Almeida|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King and Mike Bohn|date=2023-10-09|access-date=2023-10-09}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-11-05 |title=UFC Sao Paulo: Jailton Almeida Outgrapples Derrick Lewis for Five Rounds |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/05/ufc-sao-paulo-jailton-almeida-derrick-lewis/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Lewis faced Rodrigo Nascimento on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56.{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2024-03-30 |title=Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento announced as UFC St. Louis headliner |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/30/24116656/derrick-lewis-vs-rodrigo-nascimento-announced-as-ufc-st-louis-headliner |access-date=2024-03-30 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} After landing a knockdown, he won the fight via technical knockout from ground punches in the third round.{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Andrew |date=2024-05-11 |title='Black Beast' Batters Nascimento In Record-Setting KO |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/5/11/24154270/ufc-st-louis-results-derrick-lewis-demolishes-rodrigo-nascimento-scores-record-setting-knockout |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}

Lewis was originally scheduled to face Alexander Romanov on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/08/ufc-edmonton-news-derrick-lewis-vs-alexandr-romanov-fight-card|title=Derrick Lewis added to UFC Edmonton vs. Alexandr Romanov|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-08-15|access-date=2024-08-15}} However, opponents were changed for unknown reasons and Lewis was going to face Jhonata Diniz instead.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/08/ufc-edmonton-news-derrick-lewis-alexandr-romanov-jhonata-diniz-rodrigo-nascimento|title=UFC splits Edmonton co-main event: Derrick Lewis, Alexandr Romanov get new opponents|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King and Farah Hannoun|date=2024-08-20|access-date=2024-08-20}} After the weigh-ins, Lewis was forced to withdraw from the fight due to non-weight cut related medical issues causing the bout between Lewis and Diniz to be scrapped.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2024-11-02 |title=Derrick Lewis out of UFC Edmonton, fight against Jhonata Diniz scrapped from card |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/11/2/24285974/derrick-lewis-out-of-ufc-edmonton-fight-against-jhonata-diniz-scrapped-from-card |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}

Lewis is scheduled to face Tallison Teixeira on July 12, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 70.{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/news/derrick-lewis-fight-tallison-teixeira-ufc-nashville|title=Derrick Lewis to fight 6'8" wrecking machine in UFC main event|publisher=si.com|author=Mathew Riddle|date=2025-04-02|access-date=2025-04-02}}

Lewis has been characterized as a 'classic heavyweight' owing to his knockout power and physique. Former welterweight title contender and analyst Dan Hardy described him as a "wrecking ball", adding "Every time we've spoken about Derrick Lewis before, regardless of whether he's fighting Daniel Cormier, or whether he's fighting Volkov, or whether he's fighting Ciryl Gane, the same thing is always present. If he lands that right hand, it's game over."{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-dan-hardy-breaks-ciryl-gane-vs-derrick-lewis|title=Dan Hardy breaks down the UFC 265 main event between Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis}}

Lewis greatly prefers stand-up fighting, which he refers to as "swangin' and banging",Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/GK2opnoovwg Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160708131724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK2opnoovwg Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK2opnoovwg&ab_channel=UFC-UltimateFightingChampionship| title = Fight Night Las Vegas: Derrick Lewis Octagon Interview | website=YouTube| date = 7 July 2016 }}{{cbignore}} and has been noted by fans and commentators for his surprising ability to seemingly shrug off the grappling/wrestling offense of his opponents while in the bottom position, and simply 'stand up'.Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/r4ZW4389EeM Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210730010915/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ZW4389EeM&ab_channel=MomentsinMMA Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ZW4389EeM&ab_channel=MomentsinMMA| title = Does BJJ even work? 60 seconds of Derrick Lewis casually standing up from bottom position | website=YouTube| date = 20 February 2021 }}{{cbignore}} However, analysts have noted that when facing fighters with a background in folkstyle wrestling, such as Daniel Cormier, Lewis finds it more difficult to escape the bottom position. Nonetheless, Lewis appeared to simply 'stand up' when threatened with a crucifix position by Roy Nelson, a fighter with a jiu-jitsu pedigree.{{Cite web|url=https://mmasucka.com/2019/03/07/derrick-lewis-ground-game/|title = Does Derrick Lewis Really "Just Stand Back Up?"|date = 7 March 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjjee.com/articles/just-get-up-derrick-lewiss-method-for-defeating-jiu-jitsu/|title = Just Get up: Derrick Lewis's Method for Defeating Jiu-Jitsu|date = 12 November 2020}}

Lewis married his long-time girlfriend in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 17, 2017. They have two sons and one daughter.

During the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Lewis pulled an estimated 100 people from the flood waters in Houston, Texas, via his lifted truck.{{cite web |last1=Rosenstein |first1=Greg |title=Derrick Lewis estimates he has helped save 100 people in Houston |url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/20507161/derrick-lewis-using-truck-help-hurricane-harvey-victims |website=espn.com |date=30 August 2017 |access-date=6 July 2018}}

On May 18, 2021, Lewis was returning to his car after a workout when he discovered a man allegedly trying to open the door of his vehicle. Lewis reportedly struck the alleged thief and pinned him to the ground until the police arrived.{{Cite web|title=UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis shows aftermath of ill-advised attempt to allegedly break into his car|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-heavyweight-derrick-lewis-alleged-break-in-car-213630260.html|access-date=2021-05-19|website=sports.yahoo.com|date=18 May 2021 |language=en-US}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Performance of the Night (Five times) {{small|vs. Gabriel Gonzaga, Marcin Tybura, Alexander Volkov, Curtis Blaydes, and Marcos Rogério de Lima}}
• Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Travis Browne, Mark Hunt, and Junior dos Santos
• Tied (Stefan Struve) for second most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Heavyweight division history (8)
• Most knockouts in UFC history (15){{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-265-pre-event-facts-derrick-lewis-cusp-sole-possession-all-time-knockout-record|title=UFC 265 pre-event facts: Derrick Lewis on cusp of sole possession of all-time KO record|author=Mike Bohn|date=August 4, 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com}}
• Most knockouts in UFC Heavyweight division history (15){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?weight_class=HW|title=UFC Records - Heavyweight|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2023-11-05}}
• Most finishes in UFC Heavyweight division history (15){{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-199-post-event-facts-derrick-lewis-most-knockouts-ufc-history-heavyweight|title=UFC Fight Night 199 post-event facts: Derrick Lewis stands alone as UFC's KO king|date=December 19, 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn}}
• Tied (Matt Brown & Dustin Poirier) for fourth most finishes in UFC history (15){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0|title=UFC Stats - All Fighters|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2023-07-29}}
• Second most wins in UFC Heavyweight division history (19)
• Second most bouts in UFC Heavyweight division history (29)
• Tied (Cain Velasquez, Alistair Overeem & Andrei Arlovski) for second most knockdowns landed in UFC Heavyweight division history (10){{cite web |author=UFC.com |date=February 14, 2022 |title=UFC Stats - Heavyweight Division |url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=HW |publisher=ufc.com}}
• Second most total fight time in UFC Heavyweight division history (4:25:10)
• Latest comeback finish by striking deficit in a finished fight (-82) vs Alexander Volkov{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/en/fight|title=UFC Stats - Fight|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2023-07-31}}
• Tied (Cain Velasquez) for most knockouts stemming from ground strikes in UFC history (8){{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-edmonton-pre-event-facts-ko-king-derrick-lewis-approaching-records|title=UFC Fight Night 246 pre-event facts: Knockout king Derrick Lewis approaching other key records|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-10-29|access-date=2024-10-29}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2016: Ranked #10 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-10-best-fighters-2016|title=Top 10 - The Best Fighters of 2016|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 23, 2016|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2018: Ranked #10 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. Alexander Volkov}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/biggest-knockouts-2018|title=The Biggest Knockouts of 2018|date=January 4, 2019|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2021: Ranked #9 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. Curtis Blaydes}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-knockouts-2021-usman-prochazka-sandhagen-namajunas-ngannou-lewis-poirier|title=The 10 Best Knockouts Of 2021|date=December 21, 2021|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi|access-date=January 6, 2022|archive-date=January 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106101716/https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-knockouts-2021-usman-prochazka-sandhagen-namajunas-ngannou-lewis-poirier|url-status=live}}
• Legacy Fighting Championship
• Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship (One time){{cite web |title=Legacy FC 18 results: Lewis keeps heavyweight belt, Patino retains at 155 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/03/legacy-fc-18-results |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=2 March 2013 |access-date=10 August 2020}}
• One successful title defense
• MMAJunkie.com
• 2018 Comeback of the Year vs. Alexander Volkov{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/mmajunkies-2018-comeback-and-interview-of-the-year-derrick-lewis|title=MMAjunkie's 2018 'Comeback (and interview) of the Year': Derrick Lewis|author=Steven Marrocco|date=January 3, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}
• MMADNA.nl
• 2018 Comeback of the Year.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2018-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018 : De Uitslagen!!!|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=18 January 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}

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|Rodrigo Nascimento

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|UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento

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|St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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|Jailton Almeida

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|Marcos Rogério de Lima

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|UFC 291

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|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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|Serghei Spivac

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|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|{{nowrap|26–10 (1)}}

|Sergei Pavlovich

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 277

|{{dts|2022|July|30}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:55

|Dallas, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|26–9 (1)

|Tai Tuivasa

|KO (elbow)

|UFC 271

|{{dts|2022|February|12}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:40

|Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|26–8 (1)

|Chris Daukaus

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus

|{{dts|2021|December|18}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:36

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|25–8 (1)

|Ciryl Gane

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 265

|{{dts|2021|August|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:11

|Houston, Texas, United States

|{{small|For the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|25–7 (1)

|Curtis Blaydes

|KO (punch)

|UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis

|{{dts|2021|February|20}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:26

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|24–7 (1)

|Aleksei Oleinik

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik

|{{dts|2020|August|8}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:21

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|23–7 (1)

|Ilir Latifi

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 247

|{{dts|2020|February|8}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|22–7 (1)

|Blagoy Ivanov

|Decision (split)

|UFC 244

|{{dts|2019|November|2}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|New York City, New York, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|21–7 (1)

|Junior dos Santos

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos

|{{dts|2019|March|9}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:58

|Wichita, Kansas, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|21–6 (1)

|Daniel Cormier

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 230

|{{dts|2018|November|3}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:14

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|For the UFC Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|21–5 (1)

|Alexander Volkov

|KO (punches)

|UFC 229

|{{dts|2018|October|6}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:49

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|UFC heavyweight title eliminator. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–5 (1)

|Francis Ngannou

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 226

|{{dts|2018|July|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–5 (1)

|Marcin Tybura

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros

|{{dts|2018|February|18}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:48

|Austin, Texas, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|18–5 (1)

|Mark Hunt

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt

|{{dts|2017|June|11}}

|align=center|4

|align=center|3:51

|Auckland, New Zealand

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–4 (1)

|Travis Browne

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne

|{{dts|2017|February|19}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:12

|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–4 (1)

|Shamil Abdurakhimov

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov

|{{dts|2016|December|9}}

|align=center|4

|align=center|3:42

|Albany, New York, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–4 (1)

|Roy Nelson

|Decision (split)

|UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez

|{{dts|2016|July|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–4 (1)

|Gabriel Gonzaga

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos

|{{dts|2016|April|10}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:48

|Zagreb, Croatia

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–4 (1)

|Damian Grabowski

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson

|{{dts|2016|February|6}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:17

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–4 (1)

|Viktor Pešta

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 192

|{{dts|2015|October|3}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:15

|Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|12–4 (1)

|Shawn Jordan

|TKO (hook kick and punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson

|{{dts|2015|June|6}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:48

|New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–3 (1)

|Ruan Potts

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 184

|{{dts|2015|February|28}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:18

|Los Angeles, California, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–3 (1)

|Matt Mitrione

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Mousasi

|{{dts|2014|September|5}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:41

|Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–2 (1)

|Guto Inocente

|KO (punches)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale

|{{dts|2014|July|06}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:30

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–2 (1)

|Jack May

|TKO (punches)

|UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne

|{{dts|2014|April|19}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:23

|Orlando, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–2 (1)

|Ricky Shivers

|TKO (punches)

|Legacy FC 18

|{{dts|2013|March|01}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:22

|Houston, Texas, United States

|{{small|Defended the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–2 (1)

|Jared Rosholt

|KO (punches)

|Legacy FC 13

|{{dts|2012|August|17}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:41

|Dallas, Texas, United States

|{{small|Won the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–2 (1)

|Justin Frazier

|TKO (knee to the body and punches)

|RFA 2

|{{dts|2012|March|30}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:37

|Kearney, Nebraska, United States

|

|-

|{{nocontest}}NC

|align=center|6–2 (1)

|Jeremiah Constant

|NC (accidental strikes to back of Constant's head)

|FTW: Paramount Prize Fighting 2012

|{{dts|2012|January|27}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:48

|Denver, Colorado, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–2

|Rakim Cleveland

|TKO (punches)

|Legacy FC 9

|{{dts|2011|December|16}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:12

|Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–2

|Jay Peche

|TKO (punches)

|Immortal Kombat 1

|{{dts|2011|September|03}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:46

|Spring, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|4–2

|Tony Johnson

|Decision (unanimous)

|Bellator 46

|{{dts|2011|June|25}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–1

|Taylor Herbert

|TKO (punches)

|IXFA 6

|{{dts|2011|February|26}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:14

|Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–1

|Rakim Cleveland

|Submission (armbar)

|Worldwide Gladiator 2

|{{dts|2010|November|12}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:33

|Pasadena, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–1

|Ryan Martinez

|TKO (punches)

|FTW / KOC: Worlds Collide

|{{dts|2010|July|24}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:03

|Denver, Colorado, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|1–1

|Shawn Jordan

|Decision (unanimous)

|GFA: Full Force

|{{dts|2010|June|25}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

|

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Nick Mitchell

|TKO (punches)

|Worldwide Gladiator 1

|{{dts|2010|April|09}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:33

|Pasadena, Texas, United States

|

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